This isn’t just some routine compliance; it’s a remarkable case of what some might call “malicious compliance.”
There’s an interesting story from Reddit that you might find quite impressive.
Let’s dive into what happened!
“It’s not about me; it’s my spouse’s grandmother, Frankie.”
After Frankie’s husband, Bill, unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack, she was, understandably, heartbroken. But she tried to remain strong and deal with settling the estate.
Then, she encountered a frustrating snag: one bank account was solely in Bill’s name, not joint.
This situation was frustrating for her.
Even with the death certificate, will, and everything else needed, the bank refused to let Frankie close the account. Yet, they permitted her to withdraw the money.
So, she took out all but one cent. The next day, a bank manager called her, informing her about a minimum balance requirement and possible fees for low balances.
“No problem,” Frankie told the manager. “Just let me close the account.”
“You can’t close an account in someone else’s name,” was the manager’s response.
Well, that was something…
At that point, Frankie realized that if an account in someone else’s name goes negative from fees, it wouldn’t affect her at all.
The manager didn’t budge, and Frankie didn’t either. Eventually, after a $2 fee assessed the following month, the account went into the negative.
That was 17 years ago. The bank still occasionally calls her to urge her to rectify the account. But when she asks about closure and gets told only Bill can do that, she hangs up and goes back to playing bridge with friends.
Reddit users weighed in on this situation.
One person offered their thoughts.
This ongoing saga generated various opinions.
And another individual shared a similar experience.
Comments continued rolling in with varying viewpoints.
This situation highlights a classic case of compliance, albeit in an unexpected way.
It’s fascinating, really. If you found this interesting, there’s also a related story about a rude customer who got exactly what he ordered on his pizza.
